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Intoxication
A Steamy Forced Proximity Office Romance
She's fire. I'm fuel.
When a wild night in Vegas almost ruined my life, I took it as a wakeup call. Time to ditch this bad boy lifestyle. Not all good guys finish last.
For five years I became one of them. I kept my head down, ran my real estate company, made more money than I can spend in this lifetime.
But I'm not happy. I'm bored. I miss that sexy high.
It soon finds me. SHE finds me. Spicy, impulsive Zyon Stewart.
TROUBLE.
One steamy, sheet-gripping night in her arms leaves me addicted. Intoxicated.
Craving for more of her.
I can't deny how she heats my blood with a single touch, or how she makes me feel alive again. I shouldn't want another taste. It's too risky. Being with Zyon means flirting with the demons I worked so hard to escape.
How can I resist her, especially when she's now working for me, her tight curves tempting me wherever I go?
F*ck the warning in my head that's telling me to leave her alone. Screw my self-control. For the first time in five years, I feel alive. Indestructible. Ready to take the plunge.
But, am I making the right decision, or is being with Zyon more trouble than she's worth?
Intoxication is a steamy office romance featuring:
✓Forced proximity
✓A sassy heroine and an affectionate alpha male
✓Emotional scenes
✓Absolutely no cheating
For 18+ readers only.
Trigger warning: this story contains subject matters some may find triggering, including sexual abuse, alcoholism, death and suicide.
Intoxication is part 1 of the Damaged Hearts trilogy and is not a standalone. Books 2 & 3 will be released in summer of 2022.
She's fire. I'm fuel.
When a wild night in Vegas almost ruined my life, I took it as a wakeup call. Time to ditch this bad boy lifestyle. Not all good guys finish last.
For five years I became one of them. I kept my head down, ran my real estate company, made more money than I can spend in this lifetime.
But I'm not happy. I'm bored. I miss that sexy high.
It soon finds me. SHE finds me. Spicy, impulsive Zyon Stewart.
TROUBLE.
One steamy, sheet-gripping night in her arms leaves me addicted. Intoxicated.
Craving for more of her.
I can't deny how she heats my blood with a single touch, or how she makes me feel alive again. I shouldn't want another taste. It's too risky. Being with Zyon means flirting with the demons I worked so hard to escape.
How can I resist her, especially when she's now working for me, her tight curves tempting me wherever I go?
F*ck the warning in my head that's telling me to leave her alone. Screw my self-control. For the first time in five years, I feel alive. Indestructible. Ready to take the plunge.
But, am I making the right decision, or is being with Zyon more trouble than she's worth?
Intoxication is a steamy office romance featuring:
✓Forced proximity
✓A sassy heroine and an affectionate alpha male
✓Emotional scenes
✓Absolutely no cheating
For 18+ readers only.
Trigger warning: this story contains subject matters some may find triggering, including sexual abuse, alcoholism, death and suicide.
Intoxication is part 1 of the Damaged Hearts trilogy and is not a standalone. Books 2 & 3 will be released in summer of 2022.
341 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2022
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About the author
Erika Bradley
4 books63 followersErika Bradley has been an avid romance reader most of her life, long before she was even allowed to read steamy novels. Recently, she decided to step to the other side of the world she loved and wrote her first romance novel, Intoxication.
Erika writes steamy, suspenseful plots with flawed, emotional characters that will keep readers turning each page. Her aim is to give each reader a satisfying escape.
When she’s not writing, you may find her curled up with a book or gardening. She also enjoys island trotting during her extended breaks.
Erika writes steamy, suspenseful plots with flawed, emotional characters that will keep readers turning each page. Her aim is to give each reader a satisfying escape.
When she’s not writing, you may find her curled up with a book or gardening. She also enjoys island trotting during her extended breaks.
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April 6, 2022
This is a new author coming out the gate with a bang because I could not put this story down.
This is a story about two people suffering from serious trauma and addiction issues. They run into each other one night when Gabriel saves Zyon from a mugging. Instantly attracted to one another, they have a one night stand and plan to never see each other again. Everything changes when Zyon takes a job as Gabriel's assistant at his company.
Zyon has just went through a year of hell and trauma. Her trauma has taken her on a road of addiction, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. She's trying to fight her way out of darkness but she's easily triggered and relapses to numb the pain. Gabriel also suffering from addiction and trauma numbs his pain by working and being the perfect friend and son. When these two meet it's instant attraction and chemistry that they both fight to deny themselves. Gabriel wants light in his life but Zyon is full of darkness. What both of them don't know is that the cause of their trauma and darkness is surrounding them.
This book is a mystery/suspense where no one in the story can be really trusted, especially family. The author does a good job of showing how addiction and trauma is not instantly healed and how people's words are so powerful in triggering a relapse. I also liked the friendship dynamics in the story. Zyon would probably be dead if she didn't have a support system in her bestie Rochell who actually listens to her without judgement but also let's her know when she's wrong. She truly is her sister/friend who wants to see her friend happy. Gabriel's two best friend's are very integral because they love him like a brother but project their own issues on to him which hinder his healing. Lastly, I loved how honest Zyon is about her feelings for Gabriel and the author does a great job of establishing a friendship between the two characters.
Overall, this first book was a great kick off to the 3 book series. I can't wait to see how Gabriel and Zyon's relationship holds up against addiction, toxic family and outside forces. This was definitely a 5 star read and I highly recommend for anyone looking for a good page turner.
This is a story about two people suffering from serious trauma and addiction issues. They run into each other one night when Gabriel saves Zyon from a mugging. Instantly attracted to one another, they have a one night stand and plan to never see each other again. Everything changes when Zyon takes a job as Gabriel's assistant at his company.
Zyon has just went through a year of hell and trauma. Her trauma has taken her on a road of addiction, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. She's trying to fight her way out of darkness but she's easily triggered and relapses to numb the pain. Gabriel also suffering from addiction and trauma numbs his pain by working and being the perfect friend and son. When these two meet it's instant attraction and chemistry that they both fight to deny themselves. Gabriel wants light in his life but Zyon is full of darkness. What both of them don't know is that the cause of their trauma and darkness is surrounding them.
This book is a mystery/suspense where no one in the story can be really trusted, especially family. The author does a good job of showing how addiction and trauma is not instantly healed and how people's words are so powerful in triggering a relapse. I also liked the friendship dynamics in the story. Zyon would probably be dead if she didn't have a support system in her bestie Rochell who actually listens to her without judgement but also let's her know when she's wrong. She truly is her sister/friend who wants to see her friend happy. Gabriel's two best friend's are very integral because they love him like a brother but project their own issues on to him which hinder his healing. Lastly, I loved how honest Zyon is about her feelings for Gabriel and the author does a great job of establishing a friendship between the two characters.
Overall, this first book was a great kick off to the 3 book series. I can't wait to see how Gabriel and Zyon's relationship holds up against addiction, toxic family and outside forces. This was definitely a 5 star read and I highly recommend for anyone looking for a good page turner.
March 23, 2024
When I first started to read "Intoxicated," I was immediately drawn to the word "building" that initially started off on a promising note but gradually transformed into a disappointment.
The concept of two characters with deeply flawed personalities and their vulnerability being showcased early on intrigued me. However, as the story progressed, I began to lose interest in Gabriel and Zyon. What initially seemed promising transformed into a dull and tedious experience.
I despise "push and pull" tales, as they create the illusion of drama through miscommunication, misconceptions, and unnecessary drama. It's a powerful narrative device that can be effective when used sparingly, but when it becomes the sole focus of the story, it becomes unbearable.
Zyon and Gabriel's demons were mentioned prominently at the beginning of the story, but they kept tiptoeing around this issue, which I found to be quite meh (boring). I understand that both characters have horrible things haunting them, but the constant avoidance of disclosing their true feelings created a frustrating and lackadaisical atmosphere. They kept hiding their true feelings, causing a sense of faux drama that felt contrived, which totally ruined the story for me.
Throughout the story, an abundance of unnecessary drama arises due to their rigid attitudes and behaviors, which serve little purpose other than to hinder the progression of an already flawed narrative.
The lack of empathy I felt towards both characters was a result of their persistent avoidance of the elephant in the room. They kept alluding to their shared attraction, but never fully committed to their feelings. This lack of sincerity and honesty prevented me from fully investing in their love story, rendering the entire narrative lackluster and uninteresting.
Ultimately, it was the constant dancing around the truth that soured my experience with "Intoxicated." By avoiding their demons and avoiding genuine communication, both Zyon and Gabriel failed to create a compelling romantic narrative. In the end, their demons were finally revealed, but by then, it was too late to redeem the story for me.
If you’re looking for something to read that has unnecessary drama due to the characters being overly uptight for no apparent purpose other than to advance a plotline that suffered from its inherent flaws.
Then this is the book for you.
The concept of two characters with deeply flawed personalities and their vulnerability being showcased early on intrigued me. However, as the story progressed, I began to lose interest in Gabriel and Zyon. What initially seemed promising transformed into a dull and tedious experience.
I despise "push and pull" tales, as they create the illusion of drama through miscommunication, misconceptions, and unnecessary drama. It's a powerful narrative device that can be effective when used sparingly, but when it becomes the sole focus of the story, it becomes unbearable.
Zyon and Gabriel's demons were mentioned prominently at the beginning of the story, but they kept tiptoeing around this issue, which I found to be quite meh (boring). I understand that both characters have horrible things haunting them, but the constant avoidance of disclosing their true feelings created a frustrating and lackadaisical atmosphere. They kept hiding their true feelings, causing a sense of faux drama that felt contrived, which totally ruined the story for me.
Throughout the story, an abundance of unnecessary drama arises due to their rigid attitudes and behaviors, which serve little purpose other than to hinder the progression of an already flawed narrative.
The lack of empathy I felt towards both characters was a result of their persistent avoidance of the elephant in the room. They kept alluding to their shared attraction, but never fully committed to their feelings. This lack of sincerity and honesty prevented me from fully investing in their love story, rendering the entire narrative lackluster and uninteresting.
Ultimately, it was the constant dancing around the truth that soured my experience with "Intoxicated." By avoiding their demons and avoiding genuine communication, both Zyon and Gabriel failed to create a compelling romantic narrative. In the end, their demons were finally revealed, but by then, it was too late to redeem the story for me.
If you’re looking for something to read that has unnecessary drama due to the characters being overly uptight for no apparent purpose other than to advance a plotline that suffered from its inherent flaws.
Then this is the book for you.
March 25, 2022
ARC Review
This was an amazing debut book from this author Erika.
Zyon and Gabriel both have demons from their past that haunt them on a daily basis. They struggle in their daily lives to return to the normalcy that they want to feel in life.
Gabriel meets Zyon when she is being mugged. Him, Marcus, and Noah pull up to her rescue and Gabriel is there to tear her tormenter from her. He ensures she is safe and the electricity that sparks between them at the first touch, sets their chemistry in motion.
Gabriel ensures that she arrives safely home, however the fates would have it she can't get in and now Gabriel really has her in his sights.
That night of passion is seared in to both of their memories. However, Zyon has a goal. Only one and done. That is all he was, just a one night stand, he can't be more than that, she already broke her rule of abstinence and risky behavior.
Gabriel and Zyon do meet up again at work and have to form a working relationship with one another. Their heat, passion, and chemistry from being in proximity to each other is sizzling.
Is there darkness they both have to suffocating for the other or can they bring their darkness together to shine a light?
Once you think things are getting better than bam, that cliffhanger!
I can not wait for book two and to see what happens next with Zyon and Gabriel!
This was an amazing debut book from this author Erika.
Zyon and Gabriel both have demons from their past that haunt them on a daily basis. They struggle in their daily lives to return to the normalcy that they want to feel in life.
Gabriel meets Zyon when she is being mugged. Him, Marcus, and Noah pull up to her rescue and Gabriel is there to tear her tormenter from her. He ensures she is safe and the electricity that sparks between them at the first touch, sets their chemistry in motion.
Gabriel ensures that she arrives safely home, however the fates would have it she can't get in and now Gabriel really has her in his sights.
That night of passion is seared in to both of their memories. However, Zyon has a goal. Only one and done. That is all he was, just a one night stand, he can't be more than that, she already broke her rule of abstinence and risky behavior.
Gabriel and Zyon do meet up again at work and have to form a working relationship with one another. Their heat, passion, and chemistry from being in proximity to each other is sizzling.
Is there darkness they both have to suffocating for the other or can they bring their darkness together to shine a light?
Once you think things are getting better than bam, that cliffhanger!
I can not wait for book two and to see what happens next with Zyon and Gabriel!
May 6, 2022
Couldn’t really get into this one. Felt a bit stretched at times.
March 30, 2022
As I say each time, we all have different opinions so my review may or may not be the same as yours and that’s completely okay.
I will state that there are no listed triggers but I understand those who prefer a warning beforehand and as such, I listed what I thought you might appreciate as a warning just in case.
⚠️Unofficial Book Warnings:⚠️
• Mentions of SA
• Graphic Sex scenes
• Mentions of Sexual harassment in the workplace (not by the main character I promise)
• Attempted SA
I- I need book 2 clearly my system is unhappy.
As if I didn't just spend a portion of time reading this book, loving this world, fighting the angst, fanning the spice, battling the tears.
I can't even find coherent words because YES.
I got to read this as an ARC and I need me book 2😩🤌.
Thanks for coming to the Tedtalk, stay pretty my loves♥︎
🌶🌶🌶/5
I will state that there are no listed triggers but I understand those who prefer a warning beforehand and as such, I listed what I thought you might appreciate as a warning just in case.
⚠️Unofficial Book Warnings:⚠️
• Mentions of SA
• Graphic Sex scenes
• Mentions of Sexual harassment in the workplace (not by the main character I promise)
• Attempted SA
I- I need book 2 clearly my system is unhappy.
As if I didn't just spend a portion of time reading this book, loving this world, fighting the angst, fanning the spice, battling the tears.
I can't even find coherent words because YES.
I got to read this as an ARC and I need me book 2😩🤌.
Thanks for coming to the Tedtalk, stay pretty my loves♥︎
🌶🌶🌶/5
March 27, 2022
**I received an ARC copy of this book**
Wow, this author absolutely knocked her debut book out of the park! Please read TW before reading this book.
I could not put this book down once I started it. Gabriel and Zyon are both such incredible characters and the way Erika weaves their story and romance is so incredible. I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire book. Their attraction to each other was so real and beautiful. Sometimes you just know two people belong together and they definitely do.
Zyon and Gabriel went through some terrible things when they were younger and I loved how well Erika handled such heavy topics.
And the cliffhanger at the end of this book, OMG! I will be counting down the days until we get the second book.
I give this book all the stars! I definitely recommend you check it out when it comes out on April 5th!
Wow, this author absolutely knocked her debut book out of the park! Please read TW before reading this book.
I could not put this book down once I started it. Gabriel and Zyon are both such incredible characters and the way Erika weaves their story and romance is so incredible. I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire book. Their attraction to each other was so real and beautiful. Sometimes you just know two people belong together and they definitely do.
Zyon and Gabriel went through some terrible things when they were younger and I loved how well Erika handled such heavy topics.
And the cliffhanger at the end of this book, OMG! I will be counting down the days until we get the second book.
I give this book all the stars! I definitely recommend you check it out when it comes out on April 5th!
April 7, 2022
I can't say enough about this book. It's a steamy, must read. The tension between the main characters sizzles off the page. Book two please..
April 12, 2022
Omg.omg.omg. Do you know how rare it is for writers to ABSOLUTELY NAIL the opening book to a series? Most of the time it's a stop-start-stoo-start - but I think this author has hit her stride eight out of the starting gates. No spoilers - just READ IT!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2022
Addictive sexy read about tortured souls 😍
Zyon and Gabriel are broken magnets fiercely attracted to each other in spite of how their jagged pieces snare each time they collide. Both hurt by past trauma and traumatic aftermaths, they struggle to overcome inner turmoil in their individual healing processes with outside forces constantly increasing those struggles. How do you resist someone who isn’t good for you? How do you make yourself good enough for the one you can’t resist?
Intoxication is a gritty look at the challenges of finding inner peace and love after physical and emotional trauma. I was immediately invested in this passionate tale of two troubled characters. Zyon’s and Gabriel’s struggles were admirable and realistic with elements of outside conflict and suspense ever-present that are so well crafted it is shocking that this is a debut novel. Bradley brings the tears, fears, and the oh-my-goodness-I-need-a-bucket-of-ice level steam in this impressive debut about two damaged souls.
Warning: this sneaky talented author will make you need book two asap and you won’t mind being intoxicated for it.
Zyon and Gabriel are broken magnets fiercely attracted to each other in spite of how their jagged pieces snare each time they collide. Both hurt by past trauma and traumatic aftermaths, they struggle to overcome inner turmoil in their individual healing processes with outside forces constantly increasing those struggles. How do you resist someone who isn’t good for you? How do you make yourself good enough for the one you can’t resist?
Intoxication is a gritty look at the challenges of finding inner peace and love after physical and emotional trauma. I was immediately invested in this passionate tale of two troubled characters. Zyon’s and Gabriel’s struggles were admirable and realistic with elements of outside conflict and suspense ever-present that are so well crafted it is shocking that this is a debut novel. Bradley brings the tears, fears, and the oh-my-goodness-I-need-a-bucket-of-ice level steam in this impressive debut about two damaged souls.
Warning: this sneaky talented author will make you need book two asap and you won’t mind being intoxicated for it.
May 16, 2022
This does end on a cliffhanger, so beware. We have two characters who both have been through a lot of personally traumatic events. When our heroine is literally saved from being sexually assaulted by our hero, their paths collide and they are drawn to each other. I personally didn't like the back and forth between the couple. It was tiresome, all the hot and cold behavior. I do realize both of them have demons to conquer and falling in love seems to be the last thing either of them needs before truly healing. Our poor heroine is always in situations she really needs not be in. It's rough. I liked the book, but I am not in a hurry to read the next book, so take what you will from that.
September 12, 2023
First time reading Erika Bradley book. Let just say I’m still recovering myself. From the beginning it was hot 🥵 really hot. And the all sudden you get frustrated With Gabriel and Zyon. Their connection Is so strong. Amazing story and the charters. Wow . I’m totally in shock about this story. I’m trying to think and it just what, wow , nooo! Yeah you will get their when you read this book.
November 23, 2023
……..? Zyon is annoying and Gabriel is a fool.
April 3, 2022
ARC Review, and thank you to the author for allowing me an early read!
Erika Bradley’s debut novel, Intoxication, follows Gabriel and Zyon’s tense romance. I will have bated breath until book 2 comes out so that I can finally see how this story resolves all.the.things! (Vague to avoid spoilers 😉)
Gabriel is a powerful, rich, dual-hatted CEO running both his family’s company as well as his own up-start. He spends every moment controlling himself to keep his demons at bay… and this is the only reason he’s been sober for 5 yrs and clean from fighting anyone who p!sses him off.
Zyon is a young woman, craving independence and a fresh start to her life. Trauma and terror has forced her into hiding her true self- and seeking refuge in meaningless sex and an abundance of alcohol.
Zyon and Gabriel are thrust into each other’s orbit and darkness when Gabriel steps in to rescue Zyon from a purse-snatcher. Zyon ends up igniting a sexual fire with Gabriel that night; but as quickly as they sparked she douses it by sneaking out the next morning. As fate would have it though, Gabriel isn’t letting her go that easily - and hires her as his new assistant. The tension and angst of will-they-won’t-they travels to the very end of this cliffhanger and I’m now biting my nails because *finally* the set up of so many dominoes look like they’re about to fall!!
What I liked: Imperfect characters, an office romance that isn’t a “sneaking around” storyline, and pro-therapy storyline. Big win for mental health!
What I didn’t like so much: Very angsty, lots of hot/cold feelings, and a lot of set-up/build-up that’s leaving me very unfinished (and now I’ve got to wait for book 2!)
Overall: I recommend if you’re a fan of billionaire romance, office romance, Inter-racial romance, dark romance, mafia/mob/criminal romance. This is a fantastic debut and I am so happy to support a new author’s voice in the romance world!
Erika Bradley’s debut novel, Intoxication, follows Gabriel and Zyon’s tense romance. I will have bated breath until book 2 comes out so that I can finally see how this story resolves all.the.things! (Vague to avoid spoilers 😉)
Gabriel is a powerful, rich, dual-hatted CEO running both his family’s company as well as his own up-start. He spends every moment controlling himself to keep his demons at bay… and this is the only reason he’s been sober for 5 yrs and clean from fighting anyone who p!sses him off.
Zyon is a young woman, craving independence and a fresh start to her life. Trauma and terror has forced her into hiding her true self- and seeking refuge in meaningless sex and an abundance of alcohol.
Zyon and Gabriel are thrust into each other’s orbit and darkness when Gabriel steps in to rescue Zyon from a purse-snatcher. Zyon ends up igniting a sexual fire with Gabriel that night; but as quickly as they sparked she douses it by sneaking out the next morning. As fate would have it though, Gabriel isn’t letting her go that easily - and hires her as his new assistant. The tension and angst of will-they-won’t-they travels to the very end of this cliffhanger and I’m now biting my nails because *finally* the set up of so many dominoes look like they’re about to fall!!
What I liked: Imperfect characters, an office romance that isn’t a “sneaking around” storyline, and pro-therapy storyline. Big win for mental health!
What I didn’t like so much: Very angsty, lots of hot/cold feelings, and a lot of set-up/build-up that’s leaving me very unfinished (and now I’ve got to wait for book 2!)
Overall: I recommend if you’re a fan of billionaire romance, office romance, Inter-racial romance, dark romance, mafia/mob/criminal romance. This is a fantastic debut and I am so happy to support a new author’s voice in the romance world!
April 4, 2022
#tension-filled #spicy romance
Intoxication is a steamy, forced proximity office romance that had me hooked from the first page. Gabriel is on his way from his father's wedding when he saves Zyon from a mugger. The instant chemistry was so natural, which I love, because too often I've read where it seemed forced. When Zyon discovers her house keys are missing, Gabriel offers her a place to sleep for the night. What transpires next requires a cold shower when you're done reading, that's all I'm saying.
Zyon sneaks out the next morning, determined to escape her weird feelings for him. But she can't outrun fate. She and Gabriel are soon reunited when he hires her as his assistant, and the following events are what makes Intoxication one of the best novels I've read this year.
I loved the forced proximity tension. Gabriel had a don't-sleep-with-the-staff rule, so it was torture to keep his hands to himself. It didn't help that Zyon wasn't making it easy for him, either.
I loved how the author connected their backstory. Gabriel and Zyon were from two different worlds, but they had similar demons and obstacles that made them relatable to each other. It brought them closer, too.
The drama was also intense! So was the spice!
I'm usually not a fan of cliffhangers, but this was done sooo right! Can't wait for book 2!
I received an ARC of this story and I am leaving a honest review.
Intoxication is a steamy, forced proximity office romance that had me hooked from the first page. Gabriel is on his way from his father's wedding when he saves Zyon from a mugger. The instant chemistry was so natural, which I love, because too often I've read where it seemed forced. When Zyon discovers her house keys are missing, Gabriel offers her a place to sleep for the night. What transpires next requires a cold shower when you're done reading, that's all I'm saying.
Zyon sneaks out the next morning, determined to escape her weird feelings for him. But she can't outrun fate. She and Gabriel are soon reunited when he hires her as his assistant, and the following events are what makes Intoxication one of the best novels I've read this year.
I loved the forced proximity tension. Gabriel had a don't-sleep-with-the-staff rule, so it was torture to keep his hands to himself. It didn't help that Zyon wasn't making it easy for him, either.
I loved how the author connected their backstory. Gabriel and Zyon were from two different worlds, but they had similar demons and obstacles that made them relatable to each other. It brought them closer, too.
The drama was also intense! So was the spice!
I'm usually not a fan of cliffhangers, but this was done sooo right! Can't wait for book 2!
I received an ARC of this story and I am leaving a honest review.
April 5, 2022
Zyon is trying to fight her own demons, but so is Gabriel. But when these two people are meant to be together will this leads to self-destruction or will they help each other heal?
Bradley doesn't just give us a stereotypical spicey romance, this author gives us a raw narrative, exploring some very deep themes.
Each character was well thought through; there were some you loved and hated and I thought this was a great contrast throughout the novel. I found myself wanting to cause an argument with the characters I disliked as I was standing in Zyon's corner with every word I read.
But, I have never been so jealous of a female character before, I loved the description of Zyon and I think this is how I imagine myself in my dreams.
Bradley leaves us craving for more in every chapter as well as after you finish the novel and I'm excited to say this is a series! Book 2 is coming out soon and it can't come out quick enough.
This was a great novel to start my April, I couldn't put it down; it even kept me sane when my kids were having a 3 am party.
Bradley doesn't just give us a stereotypical spicey romance, this author gives us a raw narrative, exploring some very deep themes.
Each character was well thought through; there were some you loved and hated and I thought this was a great contrast throughout the novel. I found myself wanting to cause an argument with the characters I disliked as I was standing in Zyon's corner with every word I read.
But, I have never been so jealous of a female character before, I loved the description of Zyon and I think this is how I imagine myself in my dreams.
Bradley leaves us craving for more in every chapter as well as after you finish the novel and I'm excited to say this is a series! Book 2 is coming out soon and it can't come out quick enough.
This was a great novel to start my April, I couldn't put it down; it even kept me sane when my kids were having a 3 am party.
March 30, 2022
Let's get one thing straight: THIS IS ONE HELL OF A DEBUT NOVEL!
I am GAGGED.
I received an ARC of this story and I'm so glad I signed up for it! Intoxication is one of the most entertaining, page-turning novels I've read in a while. I love both main characters; Zyon, who's spicy and bold, and there's Gabriel; quiet and moody, but sexy as hell, and he has such a soft spot for Zyon regardless of how sassy she can be.
Both struggle with demons from their past, and it's the darkness that brings them together. A one-night stand leads to a working relationship, where both--especially Gabriel, tries to keep their distance. But the chemistry is too much for them to deny.
There's spice, drama, action... never a dull moment, plus a steamy office scene I can't stop thinking about!
There's so much to this story, but I don't want to reveal any spoilers. This is a must-read! Highly recommended!
This was a masterpiece. Can't wait for book 2!❤
I am GAGGED.
I received an ARC of this story and I'm so glad I signed up for it! Intoxication is one of the most entertaining, page-turning novels I've read in a while. I love both main characters; Zyon, who's spicy and bold, and there's Gabriel; quiet and moody, but sexy as hell, and he has such a soft spot for Zyon regardless of how sassy she can be.
Both struggle with demons from their past, and it's the darkness that brings them together. A one-night stand leads to a working relationship, where both--especially Gabriel, tries to keep their distance. But the chemistry is too much for them to deny.
There's spice, drama, action... never a dull moment, plus a steamy office scene I can't stop thinking about!
There's so much to this story, but I don't want to reveal any spoilers. This is a must-read! Highly recommended!
This was a masterpiece. Can't wait for book 2!❤
April 3, 2022
"She doesn’t even know it, but she has the power to bring to me to my knees."
After a sexy one-night stand, Gabriel is craving more from the gorgeous Zyon.
He knows he can't have her now that she works for him now, but that doesn't stop the need he feels towards her.
But is she more trouble than she's worth?
This book is so bloody good! You'd never guess it's the debut novel for Erika.
Both Zyon and Gabriel have demons from their pasts which still affects them now.
There's lots of outside influences that are trying to keep them apart but the attraction and sexual chemistry between them is undeniable.
Not only is there incredible smut throughout this story, but the plot with its twists and turns had me wanting more and not wanting it to end at the same time.
The cliffhanger has me on edge waiting for the next installment 🖤❤
After a sexy one-night stand, Gabriel is craving more from the gorgeous Zyon.
He knows he can't have her now that she works for him now, but that doesn't stop the need he feels towards her.
But is she more trouble than she's worth?
This book is so bloody good! You'd never guess it's the debut novel for Erika.
Both Zyon and Gabriel have demons from their pasts which still affects them now.
There's lots of outside influences that are trying to keep them apart but the attraction and sexual chemistry between them is undeniable.
Not only is there incredible smut throughout this story, but the plot with its twists and turns had me wanting more and not wanting it to end at the same time.
The cliffhanger has me on edge waiting for the next installment 🖤❤
April 3, 2022
Please read the trigger warnings before reading this book.
I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down once I started reading it. It deals with several things that some people don't really think about sometimes. Both Zyon and Gabriel have demons from their past they are trying to overcome as they were traumatic. They try to fight their attraction to one another due to their pasts but all it does is drive them closer together. The end up working together which makes it harder to fight the attraction. This book has a lot of twists and turns as Zyon and Gabriel deal with their own trauma and demons. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book and whether or not they can come out together on the other side. This book does end on one heck of a cliffhanger so be prepared.
I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down once I started reading it. It deals with several things that some people don't really think about sometimes. Both Zyon and Gabriel have demons from their past they are trying to overcome as they were traumatic. They try to fight their attraction to one another due to their pasts but all it does is drive them closer together. The end up working together which makes it harder to fight the attraction. This book has a lot of twists and turns as Zyon and Gabriel deal with their own trauma and demons. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book and whether or not they can come out together on the other side. This book does end on one heck of a cliffhanger so be prepared.
April 4, 2022
*ARC review*
I need the second book. Like yesterday 😂
I absolutely loved the characters, the world, everything. I liked how easily the story was flowing and how it all came together.
Zyon and Gabriel both have huge mommy and daddy issues among the other shit they went through. It was so heartbreaking to read what the went through.
The tension between them is just unbearable. They are attached to each other like two magnets and are fighting it with every fiber of their being. I love their journey and I cannot wait to see what happened next. That cliffhanger is brutal.
P.S. I think this is the first book where I hate both main characters mom’s….
“ “I thought I'd never see you again.”
She shrugs with a grimace. “That was kind of my plan…”
Ouch. “
I need the second book. Like yesterday 😂
I absolutely loved the characters, the world, everything. I liked how easily the story was flowing and how it all came together.
Zyon and Gabriel both have huge mommy and daddy issues among the other shit they went through. It was so heartbreaking to read what the went through.
The tension between them is just unbearable. They are attached to each other like two magnets and are fighting it with every fiber of their being. I love their journey and I cannot wait to see what happened next. That cliffhanger is brutal.
P.S. I think this is the first book where I hate both main characters mom’s….
“ “I thought I'd never see you again.”
She shrugs with a grimace. “That was kind of my plan…”
Ouch. “
March 31, 2022
Received this as an ARC copy and I am so glad I did! I could not put it down, Erika did such an amazing job with the story and the character development. I loved Erika’s way of writing and the story line was amazing. The dual POV gave the story so much depth and pulled you in! Highly recommend!
Zyon and Gabriel both struggle with past trauma and I think that’s a huge part of their attraction for one another. Both characters dealt with some heavy topics and she was able to represent the true heaviness that comes with them allowing the characters to grow and learn from them.
Not to mention their attraction was intoxicating and the spice?!? It was AMAZINGLY written.
BUT that cliffhanger?! Im SHOOK, I cannot wait for the second book to come out!
Won’t give to much away because you should find out yourself when you read it! But trust me you will be glad you did!
Zyon and Gabriel both struggle with past trauma and I think that’s a huge part of their attraction for one another. Both characters dealt with some heavy topics and she was able to represent the true heaviness that comes with them allowing the characters to grow and learn from them.
Not to mention their attraction was intoxicating and the spice?!? It was AMAZINGLY written.
BUT that cliffhanger?! Im SHOOK, I cannot wait for the second book to come out!
Won’t give to much away because you should find out yourself when you read it! But trust me you will be glad you did!
April 4, 2022
This was a fantastic duet novel by Erika Bradley. Well written and the characters were nicely developed. This story was absolutely captivating. The twists and turns had turning page upon page to see what happened next.
I utterly adored Zion and Gabriel as a couple. The chemistry between these two was off the charts. I don’t want to give anything away but the ending almost had me throwing my kindle across the room.
Highly recommend this book and author. Can be hard to find a book that is this electrifying but Erika Bradley accomplished it right out of the gate. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an ARC copy for an honest review.
I utterly adored Zion and Gabriel as a couple. The chemistry between these two was off the charts. I don’t want to give anything away but the ending almost had me throwing my kindle across the room.
Highly recommend this book and author. Can be hard to find a book that is this electrifying but Erika Bradley accomplished it right out of the gate. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an ARC copy for an honest review.
April 7, 2022
Um how is this the author's debut book...she absolutely knocked it out the park!
Please read TW before reading this book.
This story follows Gabriel and Zyon’s tense romance. Both hurt by past trauma and traumatic aftermaths, they struggle to overcome inner turmoil in their individual healing processes with outside forces constantly increasing those struggles.
So in need of book 2!!
Please read TW before reading this book.
This story follows Gabriel and Zyon’s tense romance. Both hurt by past trauma and traumatic aftermaths, they struggle to overcome inner turmoil in their individual healing processes with outside forces constantly increasing those struggles.
So in need of book 2!!
March 25, 2022
OMG!!! I was on the edge of my seat, the entire book!!! I could not put it down!!! The intensity of their desire and their stubbornness to ignore it was dynamite. Erika really pulls you so far into the book you feel like you are there! And that CLIFFHANGER!!! OMG!!! I’m both pissed and excited because now I can’t wait for the next book but I also have to WAIT for the next book!!! I won’t give any spoilers just that this is a MUST READ, and you WILL NOT be disappointed!!!
April 7, 2022
Intoxication gets five sparkles from me! The sexual tension, the hint of danger, and the instant chemistry between Zyon and Gabriel make my heart flutter! I read the entire book in one night, and then I almost threw my tablet across the room at the ending. Warning: cliffhanger! But don't worry, the next book will be available just in time for your summer beach reading this year.
March 31, 2022
The fact that this is her debut novel is crazy to me this book was amazing the spice was spectacular but so was the writing and the plot which i feel like it’s usually one or the other but not in this case and don’t get me started on the ending i need book two NOW!
it has forced proximity, a sassy female MC your gonna love this one night stand turned steamy office romance!
Trigger warnings: this story contains subject matters some may find triggering, including sexual abuse, alcoholism, death and suicide.
it has forced proximity, a sassy female MC your gonna love this one night stand turned steamy office romance!
Trigger warnings: this story contains subject matters some may find triggering, including sexual abuse, alcoholism, death and suicide.
April 4, 2022
Bad boy, alpha male has met his match. Zion and Gabriel are a dangerous combination, she light his fire as no other ever did. Will he give in in the temptation or not? Read the book and see for yourself, it is worth it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2022
I was able to read this book as an ARC and let me tell you I absolutely fell in love. The chemistry between Gabriel and Zyon was so astounding and the SPICE!!! Omgg I can’t wait for book I am in need of that book already because the way the book ended 😭😭😭😭😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩
March 24, 2022
**I received this as an ARC**
Please check TWs before reading this book.
Holy moly, this book was absolutely fan-freaking-tastic! The way the author was able to convey the two MCs. Gabriel and Zyon were made for each other. Now, that cliffy?! What the heck?! I cannot wait for book 2.
Please check TWs before reading this book.
Holy moly, this book was absolutely fan-freaking-tastic! The way the author was able to convey the two MCs. Gabriel and Zyon were made for each other. Now, that cliffy?! What the heck?! I cannot wait for book 2.
April 4, 2022
Ohhh my god 🥵🥵🥵 I finished this book in one day. The way the characters were going through similar addictions only to lose them in themselves was a great love story in the making. I can’t wait for book 2 and find out what happens. I’m addicted to Erica Bradley my life will never be the same
April 4, 2022
Gabriel has been living a quiet life for the last few years but then Zyon is the temptation to bring the wild side out to play. The catch is she works for him and he has not had his fill. A steamy sexy forbidden workplace to keep you like the title says Intoxicated.
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